Section 2-101-2-13-105.10The Board shall allow the use of alligator farms to dispose of dead poultry
When the approved guidelines are followed. Guidelines for the use of alligators for disposal of poultry mortality
1. Using alligators for the disposal of poultry mortality is an experimental only method , approved by the State Veterinarian, on a case by case bases. If at any time the State Veterinarian determines that this method presents a risk of spreading avian diseases, the approval may be revoked for the individual grower or for the method entirely.2. The poultry integrator must agree for the individual poultry grower to use alligators for the disposal of poultry mortality.3. The grower must have an approved alternate method of disposal of dead chickens available on farm.4. Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries must approve each poultry grower's site and issue a permit to have alligators5. Only poultry from a grower's operation may be fed to alligators on his premise. No poultry may be brought onto a poultry grower's premise for the purpose of feeding to alligators. No poultry for the purpose of feeding alligators may be transported on public roads at any time.6. The Mississippi Board of Animal Health will randomly pull water samples to test for bacteria.7. There will be no onsite processing of the alligators.8. Hot houses and storage lagoon must be designed by NRCS. In addition, the wall surrounding the pool must be constructed of concrete or brick and be a minimum of 36 inches tall.9. The Mississippi Board of Animal Health will routinely inspect these facilities to ensure compliance with these guidelines and other rules governing the disposal of Poultry mortality.2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-13-105.10
Miss. Code Ann. § 69-15-3.AMENDED NOVEMBER 16, 2000.